Chapter 25 Her mother-in-law, Empress Sun!
Judging from Empress Sun's tone, it seemed that the visitor was not friendly.
Shen Ruoli was a little nervous.
It wasn't that she was afraid of Empress Sun, but rather that Empress Sun had been harmed by her in her previous life.
Now that this "victim" has appeared before her, Shen Ruoli feels somewhat guilty and a little guilty, fearing that Empress Sun might notice something amiss.
Granny Liu quietly approached and whispered in her ear, "Your Highness, this is the bad news I was just talking about..."
Is the bad news referring to Empress Sun?
"What are your instructions, Empress Dowager?"
After paying her respects to Empress Dowager Shen, Empress Sun sat down with a detached expression.
"Daughter-in-law greets Mother."
Shen Ruoli lowered her head and stepped forward to pay her respects to Empress Sun.
Empress Sun was over forty years old, but she was very well-maintained and her temperament was beyond that of ordinary people.
However, the most obvious similarity between her and Xie Xuanyin and his mother is that they are aloof, indifferent, and distant, giving people a sense of unapproachability!
While she was nervously observing Empress Sun, Empress Sun was also sizing her up.
When she came to Shou Kang Palace before, this maid would greet her, but she would only stand next to Empress Dowager Shen and give a perfunctory bow.
Today is strange.
Empress Sun looked at Shen Ruoli, who was kneeling respectfully before her, and couldn't help but raise her eyebrows slightly.
Is this still the same arrogant and hateful brat from before?
She's even learned to act?
"Get up."
After a long while, Empress Sun finally allowed Shen Ruoli to get up.
She looked at her, her eyes unfathomable.
Recalling what Xie Xuanyin had said last night, even though Empress Sun was still full of doubt and disliked Shen Ruoli, she managed a smile.
"I hope my arrival at this moment has not disturbed the Empress Dowager and the Crown Princess's family reunion?"
"How could that be? We're all family."
Empress Dowager Shen smiled and said, "You've come at the perfect time. I was just about to send someone to invite you."
"What are your instructions, Empress Dowager?"
"Just now, Li'er mentioned your birthday. I was thinking, since you are so keen to cultivate and educate Li'er, why not let her take charge of this palace banquet? What does Your Majesty think?"
Shen Ruoli's expression changed slightly.
Could this be the reason why Empress Dowager Shen invited her here today?
The Empress Dowager actually wants her to host a palace banquet for Empress Sun?!
She had never been in charge of such an important matter before, and her grandmother had not informed her in advance.
This is like "forcing a duck onto a shelf"!
strangeness!
In her previous life, she had never been in charge of a palace banquet of this scale until after Empress Sun passed away.
What happened this time?
Could it be related to Xie Xuanyin's visit to Empress Dowager Shen last night?
Shen Ruoli couldn't help but speculate.
Empress Sun was also somewhat surprised.
She looked up at Empress Dowager Shen, making sure she was serious and not joking, before frowning and saying, "Mother, although I also very much want to give the Crown Princess a chance."
"In the end, when Yin'er ascends the throne, she will be the empress, and the harem will be handed over to her to manage."
Upon hearing this, Shen Ruoli's heart trembled slightly.
really.
Empress Sun was a cold and aloof person who never gave her a kind look.
But she was almost certain that Empress Sun had a sharp tongue but a soft heart!
Even if she dislikes her, as long as she has no ulterior motives towards Xie Xuanyin, Empress Sun will not really do anything to her!
In her previous life, she was instigated by Xie Xuansong and actually poisoned her mother-in-law with her own hands!
She deserves to die!
Shen Ruoli looked away with guilt.
"However, the Crown Princess has no experience yet, and this time the Emperor has specially invited several vassal kings. The Empress Dowager also knows that this is the second time since the Emperor ascended the throne that he has invited the various vassal kings to the capital."
Empress Sun's expression was serious. "If anything goes wrong at this palace banquet, won't my Dongling Dynasty become a laughing stock?"
She didn't mean to make things difficult for Shen Ruoli, or look down on her.
After all, she was the Empress Dowager's own grandniece and the eldest daughter of the Shen family.
Empress Sun was well aware of Shen Ruoli's abilities.
The arrival of the barbarian king in the capital is indeed a major event.
Therefore, she was just telling the truth.
Empress Dowager Shen naturally knew that Empress Sun was speaking from the heart.
If she insists on making this arrangement, I'm afraid the emperor might have some thoughts about it.
So Empress Dowager Shen backed down, saying, "The Empress is absolutely right! It is indeed a big deal that a foreign king has come to the capital! I was just thinking that it is your birthday, and it would be too much of a burden for you to handle everything yourself. I wanted Li'er to help you share the burden."
"Your Majesty understands that the Empress Dowager wants to train the Crown Princess. However, there is still a long time ahead, and the Crown Princess will have plenty of opportunities."
Empress Sun replied without hesitation, "There's no need to trouble her this time."
"Besides, she was injured during the trip to Tianzhao Mountain. Let her rest and recover first."
Speaking of the Tianzhao Mountain incident, she added, "Last night, the Crown Prince sent me a peace charm, saying that the Crown Princess had sincerely requested it."
Shen Ruoli took a closer look and saw that the amulet was indeed hanging on Empress Sun's waist.
She was somewhat surprised.
In her previous life, Empress Sun disliked her, and by extension, disliked everything she sent.
She kept that amulet locked in a box until the end, never wearing it.
This time is quite unusual.
Knowing that Shen Ruoli was secretly looking at the amulet, Empress Sun was not angry. She simply said, "The Crown Princess has changed quite a bit recently. I believe that given time she will become even more mature and sensible."
She was smiling, but the smile didn't reach her eyes; it looked cold.
"You've brought back a peace charm for me; you're very thoughtful!"
This was the first time in two generations that Empress Sun had praised her!
Shen Ruoli also felt something was off, and quickly replied, "This is what a daughter-in-law should do."
"Granny Chun."
Empress Sun seemed not to hear her words and instructed the nanny beside her, "I am deeply moved by the Crown Princess's filial piety! You will go to the Crown Prince's residence in a while."
Although she didn't say it explicitly, her implication was that she wanted Granny Chun to take the reward and give Shen Ruoli a proper reward.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Granny Chun immediately responded with a smile, "Your Highness, Your Highness is so touched! You instructed me early this morning to prepare a reward. I will escort you back to the Crown Prince's residence later."
"Thank you, Mother."
Chen Ruo felt uneasy as he left his heart.
Because Xie Xuanyin was also reborn, and he hated her to the core.
So these days, she lives in constant fear!
She thought that with her rebirth, she could use her memories from her past life to take everything back.
Who knew that after being reborn, not only was Xie Xuanyin difficult to deal with, but even Empress Sun and the others seemed different from their previous lives...
What the future holds remains to be seen!
Every step she took was like walking on thin ice!
Shen Ruoli sighed softly.
"Seeing you two, old woman, so harmonious, makes me very happy."
Empress Dowager Shen smiled with satisfaction and instructed Liu Mama to reward Empress Sun once more.
After Empress Sun got up and left, Empress Dowager Shen put away her smile.
She watched Empress Sun's figure disappear through the palace gate, then picked up the teacup beside her and took a gentle sip.
Only after confirming that Empress Sun had left Shou Kang Palace did she look at Shen Ruoli and ask meaningfully, "Li'er, do you know why I put you in charge of the Empress's birthday banquet this time?"
Although Shen Ruoli had already guessed the general reason, she still shook her head, "Li'er doesn't know, please enlighten me, Grandmother!"
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